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Herb-Roasted Pork Loin

This herb-roasted pork loin is a sophisticated yet simple centrepiece for a Sunday lunch or a special mid-week dinner. By searing the meat before roasting, you lock in the juices, while a fragrant crust of rosemary, thyme, and sage provides a wonderful depth of flavour. The addition of dry vermouth and Dijon mustard to the gravy creates a refined, savoury finish that perfectly complements the lean, tender pork.

As a diabetes-friendly option, this dish focuses on high-quality protein and fresh aromatics rather than sugary glazes. It is naturally low in carbohydrates, making it an excellent choice for those mindful of their blood sugar levels. Serve this succulent roast with a side of steamed seasonal greens or roasted root vegetables for a balanced, heart-healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients for Herb-Roasted Pork Loin

  • 1 (4-to 2.0kg) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided

  • 6 rosemary sprigs, divided

  • 8 large thyme sprigs, divided

  • 8 sage sprigs, divided

  • 8 savory sprigs (optional), divided

  • 60g finely chopped shallots (4 to 5)

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

  • 45ml Dijon mustard

  • 80ml dry vermouth

  • 2 Teelöffel Dijon-Senf

  • 425ml reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 1/2 Esslöffel Mehl

Backofen auf 177°C vorheizen, mit dem Rost in der Mitte.

Pat pork dry and season with 1 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Straddle a flameproof roasting pan over 2 burners, then heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown pork on all sides, then transfer to a large plate.

Put a metal rack in pan and arrange half of herbs down middle of rack. Stir together shallots, garlic, mustard, and 1 tablespoon oil and smear over top and sides of roast, then put roast, fat side up, on top of herbs. Roast 1 hour. Toss remaining herbs with remaining teaspoon oil and arrange on top of roast.

Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer registers 140 to 63°C, 5 to 15 minutes more (temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees as it rests). Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 15 to 25 minutes.

Remove rack from pan and discard herbs from rack. Straddle pan across 2 burners on medium heat. Add vermouth and mustard and deglaze by boiling, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until reduced by half. Add broth and simmer 3 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-cup measure. If you have more than 350ml , boil to reduce; if less, add water.

Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Whisk in vermouth mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Serve pork with sauce.

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  • 29 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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